Remote Data Analytics Apprentice | Mentored, Stipend

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive stipend

Extensive training

Mentorship

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a curious and detail-oriented Junior Data Analyst Apprentice to join its fully remote team. You will learn to transform raw data into insights, work with data scientists, and support dashboards and analyses in a remote-first environment.

The role emphasizes learning SQL, Python or R, Excel, and data visualization, with mentorship and extensive training. This is a great entry point for building a data analytics career with long-term opportunities based on performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills are essential.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet software (Excel, Google Sheets).
• Eagerness to learn data analysis tools such as SQL, Python, or R.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cleaning, transforming, and preparing datasets for analysis.
• Support the creation of dashboards and reports using data visualization tools.
• Perform basic statistical analysis to identify trends and patterns in data.
• Collaborate with team members to understand data requirements and project goals.
• Help document data sources, methodologies, and findings.
• Conduct research on data-related topics and tools to enhance team knowledge.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrollment/completion of statistics, mathematics, or data program

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a curious and detail-oriented Junior Data Analyst Apprentice to join its fully remote team. You will learn to transform raw data into insights, work with data scientists, and support dashboards and analyses in a remote-first environment.

The role emphasizes learning SQL, Python or R, Excel, and data visualization, with mentorship and extensive training. This is a great entry point for building a data analytics career with long-term opportunities based on performance.